On the day before Thanksgiving, I pause to list things for which I give thanks. As with the Associated Press poll, there are always some things out of order, but my question to you is, “What’s on your list?”
Here’s my Thanksgiving Top 25:
1. My family – Both of my parents are in their mid-80’s and they're both still with us. We’ll all be at their house tomorrow.
2. My siblings – My two sisters and my brother – As we all approach middle age, we’re all close and still talking to one another – as I get older, I understand the importance (and rarity) of that.
3. My wife, Linda. I tell her often that she saved my life. She laughs. She does make my life great.
4. My two daughters – I might as well have two lighthouses at home, they show me the way. I’m trying to show them in return.
5. My health — I’m fortunate to have few maladies. Although my current playing weight could be reduced.
6. Friends — there’s nothing like having extended family made up of good friends. Hold them close. Starting with Halloween 2010, I’ve lost sixTCU teammates way too young.
7. Brian Estridge — a guy who puts up with me and makes every broadcast fun. If you think Saturdays in the fall are good, you should be me.
8. TCU — a place that provided and unbelievable experience and education when I was young and, now, continues to provide those in my job every day.
9. My grandparents — my first memories of Thanksgiving all include them and/or their homes.
10. Jim Wacker — I think about him every day. Looking way back, he was the tip of the sword in TCU’s football resurgence. Unbelieeevable!
11. The kicking game
12. The Big 12 Conference.
13. Chris Del Conte – an AD who realized what No. 12 means to all of us Frogs. And made it happen.
14. The Frog Club staff – A group that works hard for our donors every day.
15. Texas – the state.
16. All TCU coaches – they work hard and their jobs aren’t easy. Just follow one around one day.
17. Freedom.
18. The USA – I haven’t been out of the country in nine years, but I do remember being so glad get back home.
19. Golf
20. Jalapeno-cheese sausage.
21. My Chevy Tahoe
22. 2 point conversions on blue turf.
23. Radio – a job I always wanted.
24. Wanda, my border collie. Coach P should recruit her – she’s fast and smart.
25. Pumpkin pie (with lots of whipped cream!)
Post-Game Report on Dancing With The Frogs
As many of you know, last Friday I was lucky enough to be one of the celebrity dancers in Dancing With The Frogs. Crystal Taylor, my dance partner, and I danced the Foxtrot and finished with a score of 47 out of a possible 50 points. Although we fell short of the coveted “Mirror Ball” trophy, it was a great experience. My thanks to Crystal for being a great coach and a super dance partner.
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
Kick ‘em High!
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